posted on: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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For a room that exudes a delicious pink mood, why not consider a few creative options before turning to the paint? A floaty pink-patterned canopy and delicate light-fitting can instantly add an air of uplifting luxury to your wee one's space.

posted on: Thursday, October 21, 2010

Hidden in the backyard of a Devonport home is this delightful cubby house complete with kitchen corner and bunk bed.

Artist Tina Frantzen created this playful space for her granddaughters (and named it after them too).

The view from the bunk looks over the sun-drenched play space. "As we have lived in our house for thirty two years and intend to stay here for ever," Tina reflected, "I built it with my great-grandchildren in mind as well! I enclosed a time capsule in the wall cavity for posterity – I definitely have a long term view for this little house."

posted on: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

For something a wee bit different, black, white and grey with a dash of red can make for a sophisticated and striking choice in the nursery. Not a colour-scheme they are likely to grow out of as the teen years approach, the hardest part of maintaining this palette will be stopping the coloured toys at the door.

What have you all been up to? The Baby Space toddler's grandmothers recently took him to see a theatre production of 'The Gruffalo', which was a big hit. Although he was a little scared, the toddler tried to put on a brave face.

Apparently at one point he stood up on his little seat and yelled, "I'm not afraid of you, Gruffalo!" While leaning as far back in his chair as possible.

And we've been loving the book which we got to coincide with the show. Are your wee ones Gruffalo fans too?

Special thanks to you all for being so welcoming to Miss Cinti from My Poppet, and thanks so much Miss Cinti for being such a lovely guest.

posted on: Thursday, October 7, 2010

Summer blue skies, even when its not. Fluff happy clouds seem to be inspiring lots of interiors at the moment and this theme translates beautifully to nurseries. Here are some great product ideas that will get your imagination floating away...

posted on: Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I have an 18 month old daughter named Emma, she is obsessed with books. At first I'm sure it was about the colours, then it was the challenge of turning the pages, and now she is really getting involved with the story and illustrations. She has never been rough with them, I love watching her turn the pages so delicately, but she still prefers board books, and I suppose she knows they especially for her.Here are 3 of her (and my) favourite board books.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle

A classic that has been entertaining children for 40 years. I loved this story as a child and will never get sick of the beautiful illustrations, Emma loves poking her fingers in the little holes...

posted on: Friday, October 1, 2010

The first time I took the Baby Space toddler to the library he was a one-year-old. I'd decided it would be fun to start going to the under-twos singing and story time mornings. Turned out I was not alone in this plan. There was a queue. Or rather there hadbeen a queue.